Other Words from prestige

prestigeful\pre-​ˈstēzh-​fəl, -​ˈstēj-​\adjective

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influence, authority, prestige, weight, credit mean power exerted over the minds or behavior of others. influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously.
used her influence to get the bill passed authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief.
his opinions lacked authorityprestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority.
the prestige of the newspaper weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices.
their wishes obviously carried much weightcredit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others.
his credit with the press

Examples of prestige in a Sentence

Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige.
The job has low pay and low prestige.
The family has wealth and social prestige.

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